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Parents and Community Members Invited to March 6 Student Programs Meeting in La Junta with CSU Prevention Research Center

Published: 02/18/2026

CSU’s Prevention Research Center Is Working with Otero County Schools — Community Meeting Set for March 6 The Otero County Health Department in partnership with our area school districts and the Prevention Research Center from Colorado...

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Joyce Mae Martinez Obituary

Published: 02/18/2026

Joyce Mae Martinez d. February 17, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Joyce Mae Martinez, 76, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in La Junta. She was born October 9, 1949, to Jonas & Jessie (Aaron) Denny in Sturgeon Ba...

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Kim Area Volunteer Fire Dept Assists on Tree Creek Fire Near Hwy 160 and CR 131; Blaze Contained After Downed Power Line

Published: 02/17/2026

Tree Creek Fire Near Hwy 160 Contained After Wind-Downed Power Line; Kim Area VFD Responds to Mutual Aid Call Kim Area Volunteer Fire Dept responded to a mutual aid request by Branson today in area of Hwy 160 and CR 131; Tree Creek Fire. Multiple ...

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Update: 15-Year-Old Bicyclist Charged in Greeley Crash Involving Off-Duty Police Chief in Unmarked Police Cruiser

Published: 02/17/2026

**UPDATE** Bicycle vs. Unmarked Police Cruiser Crash Crash investigation update (GREELEY, COLO) - Based on the results of the investigation of a vehicle vs. bicyclist crash on February 15, 2026, the 15-year-old male bicyclist was charged with the ...

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Rocky Ford Food Market Savings Feb 17 - 23, 2026

Published: 02/17/2026

The Rocky Ford Food Market is Located at 800 Chestnut Ave.

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Jim Vagher Obituary

Published: 02/17/2026

Jim Vagher Nov. 18 - Feb. 8, 2026 Rosary for former Bristol, Colorado resident, Jim Vagher will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bristol, Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:0...

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Ron Dean Pearce Obituary

Published: 02/17/2026

Ron Dean Pearce February 11, 1963 — February 15, 2026 Cheraw, Colorado Obituary Ron D. Pearce, 63, of Cheraw, Colorado passed away on February 15, 2026, at his Cheraw Home. He was born on February 11, 1963, in La Junta, Colorado to Jack L. &...

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I-25 Reopens After Deadly 30+ Vehicle Crash Near Pueblo; Fatalities Rise to Five

Published: 02/17/2026

**UPDATE** I-25 Northbound Reopened Fatality total rises (PUEBLO, COLO) - The following is an update on the crash that happened on February 17, 2026, at 10:02 a.m.on I-25. All lanes of Northbound I-25 were reopened around 11:39 p.m. on February 17...

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Prowers County Sheriff's Office Arrests Alamosa Man in Holly Drive-By Shooting; Attempted Homicide Charges Filed

Published: 02/17/2026

Prowers County Sheriff's Office Arrests Alamosa Man in Holly Drive-By Shooting; Attempted Homicide Charges Filed On Saturday, 2/14/26, at approximately 6:45pm, Prowers County Communications Center received a 911 call that originated in Coolidge, K...

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Black Hills Energy Declares Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch for Four Colorado Counties Amid Fire Risk

Published: 02/16/2026

Black Hills Energy Issues Emergency PSPS Watch for Crowley, Fremont, Otero and Pueblo Counties Amid High Fire Risk Black Hills Energy declares Emergency Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch in isolated portions of Crowley County, Fremont County, Oter...

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Rocky Ford Police Investigate Injury Crash on US Hwy 50 - 18-Year-Old Arrested on DUI and Vehicular Assault Charges

Published: 02/16/2026

Crash With Injuries Being Investigated Rocky Ford, Colo. – February 15th, 2026 – At about 8:21 P.M. the Rocky Ford Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 600 block of Elm Avenue. Three people were ...

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Lucy M. Dunham Obituary

Published: 02/16/2026

Lucy M. Dunham September 29, 1927 — February 14, 2026 A private family graveside service for lifelong Lamar resident, Lucy Dunham will be held at Fairmount Cemetery. A public come and go reception and time of remembrance for Lucy will be hel...

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14th Annual Otero College Ag Gala Set for March 14, 2026: Night at the Races to Support Agriculture Students

Published: 02/16/2026

14th Annual Otero College Gala set for March 14 Night at the Races is major fundraising event for Otero Ag Program LA JUNTA - The Otero College Agriculture program will host its annual fundraising campaign for student support with A Night at the R...

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CBI Assists La Junta Police Dept. in Valentine's Day Homicide Investigation; 18-Year-Old Arrested on Second-Degree Murder Charge

Published: 02/16/2026

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assists La Junta Police Department with Homicide Investigation February 16, 2026– CBI – La Junta, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) provided assistance to the La Junta Police Departm...

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Diego Figueiredo to Perform Feb. 16 at Ed Stafford Theatre

Published: 02/15/2026

Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association Presents Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Diego Figueiredo at Ed Stafford Theatre The Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association presents their fourth Community Concert of this season, to be at 7 pm next M...

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Paul Rusty Waide Wood Obituary

Published: 02/15/2026

Paul "Rusty" Waide Wood Oct. 12, 1940 - Feb. 13, 2026 Obituary Paul Waide Wood, affectionately known as "Rusty," passed away on February 13, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. He was 85 years old. Born on October 12, 1940, in Miami, New Mexico, Rusty&rs...

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Colorado State Patrol Reports on Single-Vehicle Crash in Swink

Published: 02/14/2026

Colorado State Patrol Reports on Single-Vehicle Crash in Swink Colorado State Patrol Troopers Responded to a Single-Vehicle crash at 2:50 PM on Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 on US Hwy 50 Mile Post 374 in Swink, Colorado. Colorado State Patrol Public Info...

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I-70 Closed Near Georgetown After 24-Vehicle Crashes; Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Delay Travel

Published: 02/13/2026

Multiple Crashes on I-70 Drivers are encouraged to delay travel (GEORGETOWN, CO) - On February 13, 2026, at approximately 5:17 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle, multi-crash scene on eastbound I-70 at milepost 222. There...

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Colorado Winter Recreation Safety Guide: Avalanche Tips, Wildlife Protection and Responsible Outdoor Travel

Published: 02/13/2026

Where Snow Meets Stewardship: Colorado Encourages Responsible Winter Recreation DENVER — Colorado's pristine snow and ice make it a winter wonderland. The state offers many outdoor activities, from the thrill of snowmobiling to the tranquili...

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Vincent Alexander Asebedo Sr. Obituary

Published: 02/13/2026

Vincent Alexander Asebedo Sr. January 22, 1971 ~ February 10, 2026 (age 55) Obituary Vincent Alexander Asebedo Sr. was born on January 22, 1971 in Garden City, Kansas to Lucio and Anita (Torres) Asebedo. He passed away on February 10, 2026 at St. ...

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Help Wanted: Bent County Ambulance Service: EMS Director

Published: 02/12/2026

Help Wanted: Bent County Ambulance Service: EMS Director JOB POSTING: EMS Director Bent County Ambulance Service 25 Bent Avenue Las Animas, CO 81054 $53,000 - $63,000 a year We are seeking an EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Director to lead and o...

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Five Arrested After Bent County Search Warrants Uncover Stolen Property and Fentanyl

Published: 02/11/2026

Search Warrants Lead to Five Arrests, Fentanyl Seizure in Bent County On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1140 hours, deputies executed search warrants in the 800 block of 6th Street and the 1900 block of West 6th Street. These warrants were se...

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Jimmie Jim Carroll Obituary

Published: 02/11/2026

Jimmie "Jim" Carroll May 15, 1941 — February 10, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Jimmie (Jim) Richard Carroll, age 84, passed away on February 10, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. Jim was born on May 15, 1941, in Elida, New Mexico to Othello (O...

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Sonja Bronniman Obituary

Published: 02/11/2026

Sonja Bronniman December 20, 1950 — February 9, 2026 Obituary A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Sonja Gale Bronniman will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Jos...

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Colorado Springs City Council Advances Rosemont Reservoir Campground Plans on Pikes Peak

Published: 02/11/2026

Planning for Rosemont Reservoir Campground on Pikes Peak Advances COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs City Council approved a resolution today for expanded recreation at Rosemont Reservoir State Wildlife Area on Pikes Peak. The approv...

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$800,000 CDBG Grant Approved to Launch Colorado Harvest Markets, Creating 40 Jobs in La Junta

Published: 02/10/2026

Economic Development Win: $800K CDBG Funding Approved for Colorado Harvest Markets in Otero County Appropriate Determination Submitted for Approval under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement #24-647 for Colorado Harvest Markets, Inc....

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Sara Maldonado-Casas Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Sara Maldonado-Casas November 10, 1953 — February 8, 2026 A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Bristol, Colorado resident, Sara Maldonado-Casas will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of G...

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Brian Keith Stoker Obituary

Published: 02/10/2026

Brian Keith Stoker April 30, 1961 — February 7, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Brian Keith Stoker was born April 30, 1961, in Las Animas, CO to Billie Ann Davis and George Alfred Stoker. He entered into rest at his La Junta home February 7...

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Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero Housing: Maintenance

Published: 02/10/2026

Help Wanted: La Junta/Otero Housing Maintenance La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority taking applications for maintenance. Job description and application available at: 315 E 5th St. La Junta, Co. 81050 Open Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5...

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Drivers to Call *CSP When Encountering Aggressive Road Cheetahs

Published: 02/10/2026

Call *CSP When Encountering a Colorado Road Cheetah (COLO) – Since the *CSP (*277) program was implemented in July 1998, Colorado motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians have reported thousands of “real-time” aggressive drivers an...

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